Conflict In Israel

  • Israel established

    Israel established
    Since Israel was established, many Middle Eastern countries have refused to recognize its right to exist. Several countries have attacked Israel.
  • Six-Day War

    Six-Day War
    Israel launched air strikes, destroying most of their airplanes on the ground. Israeli ground troops moved in and rapidly defeated Arab troops.
  • Yasser Arafat Becomes Leader

    Yasser Arafat Becomes Leader
    After Arafat becomes leader he launches a campaign or guerrilla attacks against Israel. In an effort to stop the PLO attacks, Israel invaded Lebanon.
  • Yom Kippur War

    Yom Kippur War
    Egypt and Syria were determined to win their territory back. The surprise attack was launched against Israel in 1947.
  • Declaration By Anwar Sadat

    Declaration By Anwar Sadat
    Anwar Sadat made a momentous declaration by wanting peace with Israel. To help facilitate, U.S. president Jimmy Carter invited Sadat and Israeli prime minister to Camp David, the presidential retreat in Maryland.
  • Camp David Accords

    Camp David Accords
    An agreement was made between Sadat and Israeli prime minister, Menachem Begin. Egypt would finally recognize Israel and Israel would return the Sinai Peninsula to Egypt.
  • Intifada

    Intifada
    Palestinian resentment of Israeli occupation boiled over into a rebellion. During the intifada, Palestinian youths battled Israeli troop in widespread street violence.